Google Lends A Hand For Our New Year’s Resolutions

By Gene Ryan Briones on 01/02/2013

It’s a brand new year, and it is time for us to begin writing and working out those new resolutions for 2013. But resolutions can be hard to keep. So, guess who’s lending us a hand to help us out. It is no other than Google. Whether it is a resolve to eat better, get fit, save more money, and travel more, Google has posted a few nifty tips for us to use. The tips can be read after the break. Additionally, Google has released an interactive resolution map for users to view other people’s resolutions for the year.

Using the power of social proof, Google wants us to stay motivated by providing a medium to express our goals and to have all the support that you may need. You can check out the resolution map here. “Research shows that you’re more likely to achieve your resolutions if you write them down and have support. Try sharing your goals with communities around you,” says Liz Wessel, the Associate Product Marketing Manager at Google.

Simply type [tourist attractions <city name>] into Google Search to see some of the top points of interest. Once you have a list of the things you want to do and see, keep it in one place and share it with your travel buddies using Google Sheets.

Keep up with current events or hone in on specific interests by personalizing yourGoogle News and setting up Google Alerts to receive information on specific topics directly in your email. If your inbox is already on overload, try the Google Currents app for news on the go.

Learning something new doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out Google Offers for deals on classes for dancing, cooking, bartending and more.

If your resolution wasn’t listed here, try checking out SELF Magazine’s Google+ page with tips from experts, live via Google+ hangouts, for 13 more resolutions starting on January 13.